Fashion designer Mara Hoffman turned her attention to a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet that will wear one of her intricate patterns during Fashion Week Swim, which the car maker sponsors. The unique print will also debut on a yet-unnamed fashion item to go on sale later.

The brightly decorated car, which recalls Mercedes rival BMW’s multicolor Art Cars of the 1970s, is part of a promotion for the new model car and for Hoffman. The car company, which has a long association with Fashion Week events, named her as the “Mercedes-Benz Presents” keynote designer this season. Read More »

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.